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Guys,

 

Who has had their free charger installed through the CA program?  Did the charger have a dryer type plug on it, or did it need to be hard wired in?  Also, who has mounted theirs outside, and did you post mount, wall mount, or box mount it?

 

I'm leaning towards having a box with a door mounted to the outside wall right by or under my breaker panel.  I'd mount the charger inside of that so it'd be out of the elements when not in use.

 

Thanks!

 

Andy

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No, I usually have the plug draped over an unused stationary bike (my bad).  The model is EVSE-RS.  You can download the manuals at:

http://evsolutions.avinc.com/products/at_home

 

Hey - hope your "code" errors get resolved soon!  Wish I had gotten my stickers as quickly as you did.  Had to wait 4 weeks to get the plates/registration, sent off the form 2 weeks ago, and my check has yet to be cashed...

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Hard to tell about the buttons.  However, I have never had to use them since MFM starts and stops the charging based upon rules that you set up (mine is set to charge from midnight to 5 am).  To charge immediately, I just press charge now on the touch screen.  Page 55 of the manual (link in previous post) states"

 

 

The Charging Dock is designed for a permanently wired installation indoors in a garage or outdoors (in a carport or on a pedestal). While the Charging Dock is designed to be weatherproof, the customer may wish to consider adding personal protection from wet weather for his/her convenience.

 

So, you should be good to go.  If the buttons were really a concern, you could always just cover them with something like clear 2" packing tape...

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Thanks Diver.  However we've made the decision to pass on the free charger.  I know it's crazy, but the house is 75 years old and has extensive work that may not be up to code.  To have an inspector come by would be opening the door to potentially much more than the value of the charger in upgrades to the electrical system.  I may or may not add a L2 charger on my own.  My rates are mostly at $0.13/kwh so it'd be a long return on investment I think.  The ability to fast charge is what I'd really be wanting.  I think as more and more cars are built, the price of the new chargers will come down and some used ones will make it to the market.

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Here's the email I got when I applied:

 

Dear CAL Electric Residential EVSE Deployment Applicant, 

We are pleased to notify you that you have been confirmed for participation in the CAL Electric Residential EVSE Deployment Program which provides a free charger and standard installation. Please visit the following web page to confirm your information and accept the terms and conditions of the program https://evportal.evsolutions.com/cec/SignIn.aspx

After you confirm your information and accept the terms and conditions, one of our installation coordinators will contact you within 48 hours to schedule your assessment/installation appointment.

Best regards,

AeroVironment Inc.
EV Solutions Customer Service

Contact:
Phone: 1-888-833-2148
E-mail: evscs@avinc.com

 

But, from the home page from the link above, it reads:

Welcome to the CAL Electric Residential EVSE Deployment Program Dealership Web Page   This is a dealership only web page.
If you have linked to this page in error and you are a consumer you should visit this web page www.evsolutions.com/CEC
Click below to register your customer for the CAL Electric Residential EVSE Deployment Program.
Please be aware that only a certain allotment of chargers are available per period. Once the free charger installations have been allocated for that period the link will close. Also please note that all applications are subject to review for eligibility in accordance with the terms of the CAL Electric program rules.
Chargers Currently Available: 0
  Registration Link: click here to register   Requirements for Participation in the program
  • Residential Installations Only
  • Vehicle purchased on day of application
  • Vin # must be provided by dealerships
  • Vehicle must have a applicable J1772 coupler for eligibility
  • Standard installation only (30 foot conduit run see standard definition for full description)
  • Consumer pays for permitting fees
  • Covers standard installs. For non-standard installs consumer may be subject to $75 cancellation fee
  • Consumer must agree to complete a usage questionnaire 6 months after the installation.
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Generally there are only chargers available for the first 10-12 days of the month - there is an allotment each month and when they are gone you have to wait until they replenish the monthly allotment which occurs on the first Tuesday of each month.

 

This is a great program if it works for you. The main drawback for me is that the L2 charger provided is the model with a 15 foot cord - and you cannot upgrade to the 25 foot cord model even if you pay the difference. For me, 15 feet is about 2 feet too short.

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Thanks Diver.  However we've made the decision to pass on the free charger.  I know it's crazy, but the house is 75 years old and has extensive work that may not be up to code.  To have an inspector come by would be opening the door to potentially much more than the value of the charger in upgrades to the electrical system.  I may or may not add a L2 charger on my own.  My rates are mostly at $0.13/kwh so it'd be a long return on investment I think.  The ability to fast charge is what I'd really be wanting.  I think as more and more cars are built, the price of the new chargers will come down and some used ones will make it to the market.

 

You should realize the codes are they to help prevent fires... so maybe the inspection isn't a bad thing. Heck they might even find out you are ok and think of the peace of mind and resale value of the house.

 

Per the above post, it's all moot.

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